McAfee Complete Data Protection Reviews

Name: McAfee Complete Data Protection
Brand: McAfee
Rating: 3.9 (33 reviews)

3.9 out of 5

33 reviews
96% willing to recommend

What is McAfee Complete Data Protection?

Sensitive data is constantly at risk of loss, theft, and exposure. Many times, the data simply walks right out the front door on a laptop or USB device. Companies that suffer such a data loss risk serious consequences, including regulatory penalties, public disclosure, brand damage, customer distrust, and financial losses. According to a Ponemon Institute report, 7% of all corporate laptops will be lost or stolen sometime during their useful life. The rapid proliferation of mobile devices with large storage capacities and often internet access is opening up even more channels for data loss or theft, so protecting sensitive, proprietary, and personally identifiable information must be a top priority. McAfee Complete Data Protection Suites address all of these concerns and many more.

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McAfee Complete Data Protection is the #4 ranked solution in top Endpoint Encryption solutions. PeerSpot users give McAfee Complete Data Protection an average rating of 7.8 out of 10. McAfee Complete Data Protection is most commonly compared to Microsoft BitLocker: McAfee Complete Data Protection vs Microsoft BitLocker. McAfee Complete Data Protection is popular among the large enterprise segment, accounting for 58% of users researching this solution on PeerSpot. The top industry researching this solution are professionals from a government, accounting for 15% of all views.

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McAfee Complete Data Protection

July 2025

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Featured McAfee Complete Data Protection reviews

ObaseunAwoyinfa

Security Consultant at Trinexia

The only thing that I think could be improved is the data classifier. It's not a very robust classifier, which is where its limitation lies. For example, you see a lot of higher-end solutions where people can classify data more effectively, adding labels like transcription labels and such. McAfee’s classifier doesn't handle all those tasks. It doesn’t offer the same level of functionality as other data classification tools. You can't do things like fingerprinting and other advanced classification methods. However, if you were to make it more robust, the product could become too heavy to run effectively on endpoints and servers. So, to be honest, I can't think of anything else off the top of my head that could be added. I think it's a great solution as it stands. If anyone wants extended data classification, they can leverage other tools like Titus, Fortra's Classifier Suite (previously known as Boldon James Classifier), or even Microsoft AIP if they have the budget. You can also leverage Trellix to enhance your data protection. From my point of view, McAfee Complete Data Protection is one of the best solutions out there, if not the best, to be honest.

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Irshad Kazi

Lead Technical Consultant at ITC Infotech

At our company, we are using centralized policy management in the product, which decides which type of email or inbound/outbound package should be delivered. The source, destination, IP address, and tunnel creation are also implemented using centralized policy management. The different rules our company has applied are very easy to centrally manage in this product compared to others. Using the Device Control Feature of this tool, as part of our company, we have added devices into the control feature where they remain protected from external attacks. For instance, when you are running critical applications for some of the particular servers, if you put that server into the protection mode of this solution, then no external attack will hit that particular server. Some initial knowledge is needed to manage the McAfee product. Without some Knowledge transfer (KT) you cannot perform or run operations in McAfee Complete Data Protection. I would rate the solution a two out of ten. I would recommend others to use this solution and implement this product on every label for protection.

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Victor Akidiva

CEO at Semper Systemis Ltd

The solution is very, very scalable. We just configure policies, and it automatically detects and deploys across any device not added to ePO. There are more than 2500 endpoints that are using the product. If the company grows, we will increase the usage of the tool. There's no reason to move to any other provider.

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McAfee Complete Data Protection mindshare

As of July 2025, the mindshare of McAfee Complete Data Protection in the Endpoint Encryption category stands at 7.1%, down from 10.0% compared to the previous year, according to calculations based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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PeerResearch reports based on McAfee Complete Data Protection reviews

Type	Title	Date
Category	Endpoint Encryption	Jul 26, 2025	Download
Product	Reviews, tips, and advice from real users	Jul 26, 2025	Download
Comparison	McAfee Complete Data Protection vs Microsoft BitLocker	Jul 26, 2025	Download
Comparison	McAfee Complete Data Protection vs Sophos SafeGuard	Jul 26, 2025	Download
Comparison	McAfee Complete Data Protection vs ESET Endpoint Encryption	Jul 26, 2025	Download

Title	Rating	Mindshare	Recommending
Microsoft BitLocker	4.1	37.6%	88%	66 interviews Add to research
Symantec Endpoint Encryption	3.8	9.7%	80%	37 interviews Add to research

Valuable Features

"By configuring policies, you can ensure that sensitive data is not shared with unauthorized individuals."
"The solution is easy to deploy and manage"
"It worked for me: it's easy to use and has been very effective."

Room for Improvement

"The only thing that I think could be improved is the data classifier."
"The dashboard is not user-friendly"
"The price could be improved."

ROI

Users experienced significant ROI with McAfee Complete Data Protection due to reduced incident analysis time and automation of tasks previously done manually. Its features address unique edge cases efficiently. Deploying and managing it internally avoids reliance on external consultants, offering further savings. The protection against threats like ransomware and malware ensures data security, preventing breaches and costly fines. Users report enhanced safety with no viruses or unauthorized access, contributing to substantial investment returns.

Pricing

McAfee Complete Data Protection offers competitive pricing that is considered mid-range compared to other data protection solutions, often rated between six and eight out of ten for affordability. While some users find the cost moderate, others highlight potential confusion with licensing, particularly with cloud-based solutions. Enterprise buyers should be aware that licensing varies based on contract length and number of endpoints, with additional costs potentially arising from optional professional services. Overall, it is seen as a cost-effective choice with variations based on usage needs.